“Will I ever be the athlete I was before all of this? My fear isn’t around re-injuring the same part, my fear is, what body part might go wrong next? Is this my body’s way of telling me that my age is finally catching up with me?”
—Louise
This week, co-host and mental skills coach Carrie Jackson answers a question from listener Louise, who is trying to navigate through a series of injuries and wondering what impact age is having on her recovery.
In her response, Coach Carrie offers some inspiring examples from the world of high-level sports. She explains what it means to look ahead, instead of to the past, by recognizing all you’ve gained through your victories and your struggles. And, she offers a framework for doing so, in the form of the Hero’s Journey.
Listen to the show for more—and to submit a question for a future episode, email us a note or a voice memo to hello@injuredathletesclub.com.
Resources/links:
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Recording of the Injured Athletes Club Aging and Athletic Performance webinar
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